13 spooky street names from across England

Key takeaways

• England is home to some surprisingly spooky street names, from Coffins Lane in Devon to Vampire Road in Lincolnshire.

• Your street name doesn't directly affect your home insurance premium, but the location, flood risk, crime rates and property history can.

• Some road names reflect an area's past, and historical features such as marshland or waterways can still influence modern insurance risks today.

As Halloween approaches, ghouls, ghosts and things that go bump in the night start popping up everywhere. But while most spooky sights disappear on 1 November, some eerie names can be found all year round on roads, lanes and crescents across England.

From Ghost Passage in Cambridgeshire to Witches Walk in Somerset, they're proof that truth can sometimes be stranger than fiction.

1. Coffins Lane, Exeter Devon

2. Deadman’s Hole Lane, Sheffield Yorkshire

3. Bats Lane, Dorset

4. Broomstick Lane, Botley Buckinghamshire

5. Dead Lane, Colchester Essex

6. Blood Hill, Somersham Suffolk

7. Black Cat Drive, Northampton

8. Vampire Road, Louth Lincolnshire

9. Crucifix Lane, Camberwell London

10. Hell Lane, Wakefield West Yorkshire

11. Stake Lane, Farnborough Hampshire

12. Cauldron Crescent, Swanage Dorset

13. Witches Walk, Bridgwater, Somerset

And if road names aren't enough to make you raise an eyebrow, superstition lovers may want to avoid a particular postcode in Smethwick, West Midlands as the postcode combinations B66 6AA and B66 6AF both contain the infamous number 666.

Does your street name affect your home insurance?

The short answer: not directly. It doesn't tend to matter to insurers whether you live on All Hallows Lane or Primrose Avenue, at least not in name. Your premium is more likely to be influenced by:

• Postcode and local crime rates

• Flood risk in the area

• History of insurance claims nearby

• Property value and rebuild cost

• Risk of subsidence or ground movement

• Proximity to rivers, coastlines or busy roads

However, street names often reflect the history of an area. A road called "Marsh Lane" may genuinely have been marshland hundreds of years ago. Sometimes those historical features still influence modern risks such as flooding or subsidence, which can affect home insurance.

Don’t let home insurance become the scary part

While spooky street names can be great fun, there's nothing entertaining about discovering you're underinsured when you need to make a claim.

Whether you live on Dead Lane, Cauldron Crescent or a much less dramatic address, having the right home insurance can help protect what matters most. From unexpected damage to valuable possessions, the right cover can provide reassurance that your home is protected when life takes an unexpected turn.

At Howden, we know every home is different. That's why we take the time to get to know you and understand what you're looking for from your home insurance. We help you find cover that's as individual as you and your property.

If you'd like to speak with your local team of insurance experts, visit our website to find your nearest branch or give us a call. We'll be happy to help.

Something spooky is brewing at your local branch

Halloween isn't just happening on spooky streets. Many of our local branches are getting into the spirit too. From free Halloween masks to make-your-own bat bookmarks and colouring sheets, there's plenty of fun to enjoy this season. Why not pop into your local branch and see what's happening near you?